Arbelodes kruegeri
| Arbelodes kruegeri | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Cossidae |
| Genus: | Arbelodes |
| Species: | A. kruegeri |
| Binomial name | |
| Arbelodes kruegeri Lehmann, 2010 | |
Arbelodes kruegeri is a moth in the Cossidae family. It is found in South Africa, where it has been recorded from the Cederberg. The habitat consists of submontane and montane woody riparian areas.
The length of the forewings is about 13 mm. The forewings are glossy light greyish olive with deep greyish olive spots along the costa. The hindwings are glossy greyish olive.
Etymology
The species is named for Dr Martin Krüger.[1]
References
- ↑ Lehmann, I., 2010: A revision of the genus Arbelodes Karsch (Lepidoptera:Cossoidea:Metarbelidae) from southeast-central and southern Africa with the description of thirteen new species. Published by the author. Hamburg, 82 pages, 8 b/w plates, 5 colour plates. Full article: